The relevance of advanced mathematics studies to expertise in secondary school mathematics teaching: Practitioners' views

被引：35

作者：

Even R. ^{[1
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机构：

[1] Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot

来源：

ZDM | 2011年 / 43卷 / 6-7期

关键词：

Mathematics Instruction; Mathematics Teacher; Prospective Teacher; Mathematical Knowledge; Position Paper;

D O I：

10.1007/s11858-011-0346-1

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摘要：

This study investigates the different ways by which secondary school mathematics teachers view how advanced mathematics studies are relevant to expertise in classroom instruction. Data sources for this study included position papers and written notes from a group interview of 15 Israeli teachers who studied in a special master's program, of which advancedmathematics courses comprise a sizeable share. Data analysis was iterative and comparative, aiming at identifying and characterizing teachers' different perspectives. Overall, all participating teachers thought that the advanced mathematics studies in the program were relevant to their teaching of secondary school mathematics. Moreover, teachers specifically mentioned the importance of studying contemporary mathematics from research mathematicians. All teachers pointed out at least one specific feature that they viewed as relevant to their work: advanced mathematics courses (1) as a resource for teaching secondary school mathematics, (2) for improving understanding about what mathematics is, and (3) for reminding teachers what learning mathematics feels like. © FIZ Karlsruhe 2011.

引用

页码：941 / 950

页数：9

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